有耶和華為他們神的，這人便為有福（詩144篇）

遇見這光景的百姓、便為有福．有耶和華為他們的神、這百姓便為有福。（詩 144：15）

凡是聖經中特別提到「有福」的，前面一定會提到有福的條件。人世間追求的福氣，總是有機率問題，也就是即使認真努力打拼，也不見得「一定」會得到幸福。但是神所給的福氣，總是「必定」發生，是百分之百肯定的，只要照神的吩咐、完全遵守祂的命令，就一定蒙福。

你們若留意聽從我今日所吩咐的誡命、愛耶和華你們的神、盡心、盡性、事奉他、他〔原文作我〕必按時降秋雨春雨、在你們的地上、使你們可以收藏五穀、新酒、和油．也必使你喫得飽足、並使田野為你的牲畜長草。（申 11：13-15)

信祂、遵從祂命令的，就是愛祂的。神要做愛祂的人的神，愛祂，就必聽從祂的命令，神也必愛他。

你們若遵守我的命令、就常在我的愛裏．正如我遵守了我父的命令、常在他的愛裏。這些事我已經對你們說了、是要叫我的喜樂、存在你們心裏、並叫你們的喜樂可以滿足。（約 15：10-11）

因此，有神作為他們的神的人，就會靠主做每一件事，然後，神因為愛他們，必將所應許的福氣賜給他們：

一、人世間充滿危險，人心險惡，靠主才能得享平坦的道路，無論是在世上或是在教會的聖工上，神都必為我們除去敵人、使我們得蒙保護，度過任何的難關。因為：你是那拯救君王的．你是那救僕人大衛脫離害命之刀的。（詩 144：10）

二、將神所賜的兒女，帶到神的面前，才是正確的教育方向。當依照真理，讓孩子成為手中的箭，箭箭都射中真理的目標、箭無虛發。教育的真正目標，是要讓受教育的人能得救。若不能得救，再有名、再有成就，最後的歸宿是永火，一切都是枉然。因為：我們的兒子、從幼年好像樹栽子長大、我們的女兒、如同殿角石、是按建宮的樣式鑿成的。（詩 144：12）

三、靠主才能得享富足的屬靈、與在世的生活。當我們願意將信仰放在優先地位、家庭也緊接在後，最後才是關於事業的努力，如此先求神的國和神的義，神必將所應許的福氣都賜給我們。因為：我們的倉盈滿、能出各樣的糧食、我們的羊、在田間孳生千萬．（詩 144：13）

四、靠主才能得享出也平安、入也平安的安穩生活。人無論如何地小心，總是有意外，只有神的同在，才沒有意外。因為：我們的牛馱着滿馱、沒有人闖進來搶奪、也沒有人出去爭戰、我們的街市上、也沒有哭號的聲音．（詩 144：14）

回想自己的人生，想起一出生就有主耶穌基督作為我的真神，使我這五十多年來所蒙受的恩典之多、無法計數，只能由衷發出阿們、阿們的聲音，如此讚美真神，不住讚美！

By Isaiah Kao

Those Whose God Is the LORD Are Blessed (Psalm 144)

Blessed are the people who are so situated;

Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!

(Psalm 144:15, NASB 2020)

Whenever the Bible especially mentions the word “blessed,” it always first points out the condition for being blessed. The blessings that people in this world pursue are often a matter of probability. Even if one works hard and strives earnestly, happiness is not guaranteed. But the blessings that God gives are always "certain". They are sure to come,one hundred percent guaranteed,  so long as we follow God’s commands and fully obey His will.

“And it shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul, that He will give the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the late rain, so that you may gather in your grain, your new wine, and your oil. And He will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you will eat and be satisfied.”

(Deuteronomy 11:13–15, NASB 2020)

Those who believe in Him and obey His commandments are the ones who love Him. God chooses to be the God of those who love Him. If we love Him, we will obey His commandments, and God, in turn, will love us.

“If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.”

(John 15:10–11, NASB 2020)

Therefore, those who have God as their God will rely on the Lord in everything they do. Because God loves them, He will surely grant them the blessings He has promised.

First, this world is full of dangers, and human hearts are deceitful. Only by relying on the Lord can we walk on a level path. Whether in daily life or in the holy work of the church, God will remove our enemies, protect us, and lead us through every difficulty. For it is written:

“He is the One who gives salvation to kings,

Who rescues His servant David from the evil sword.”

(Psalm 144:10, NASB 2020)

Second, bringing the children God has given us before Him is the correct direction for education. According to the truth, children should become arrows in the hand, each arrow aimed at the truth, never missing the mark. The true goal of education is salvation. If a person cannot be saved, then no matter how famous or successful they may be, their final destination is eternal fire, and everything becomes meaningless. For it is written:

“May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown,

And our daughters like corner pillars fashioned for a palace.”

(Psalm 144:12, NASB 2020)

Third, only by relying on the Lord can we enjoy abundance, both spiritually and in our earthly lives. When we are willing to place faith first, family second, and career efforts last,when we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,God will surely add to us all the blessings He has promised. For it is written:

“May our storehouses be full, supplying every kind of produce,

And our flocks produce thousands and ten thousands in our fields.”

(Psalm 144:13, NASB 2020)

Fourth, only by relying on the Lord can we live a life of peace,safe when we go out and safe when we come in. No matter how careful people are, accidents still happen. Only with God’s presence are there no accidents. For it is written:

“May our cattle be heavily laden,

With no breach and no one going out,

And no outcry in our streets.”

(Psalm 144:14, 

NASB 2020)

As I look back on my life and remember that from the moment I was born, the Lord Jesus Christ has been my true God, I realize that the grace I have received over these more than fifty years is beyond counting. All I can do is sincerely utter “Amen, Amen,” offering praise to the true God—unceasing praise.